Discover all the funny and life-changing things that happened when I became (another) Aussie expat in Canada (twice). A couple of weeks ago, I asked on Instagram what posts people were interested in reading over here on Hayley on Holiday. Quite a few followers commented that they’d love to read more about life as an […]
5 TRAVEL BLOGGERS AND EXPATS SHARE HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NEW CITIES
Prepare to be inspired. Here five different women from across the world share how to make friends in new cities. Let’s be honest. Once you leave behind high school and university, it can be a struggle to make friends. As an introvert, I’ve always found it difficult; preferring to stay at home than put myself […]
WHY I’VE DECIDED TO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA… AGAIN
In six weeks today, I will be leaving Vancouver (again) and heading off on my epic eleven week journey home. I will be visiting the UK, Europe and Asia before arriving back on Magnetic Island in time for Christmas. In early 2018, I will then leave the nest again and probably fly south to Melbourne, […]
15 REASONS TO MOVE TO VANCOUVER
Get ready, here’s 15 reasons why I think you should definitely, absolutely, totally live in and move to Vancouver. I have written previously about why I love Vancouver and why it will always be home, no matter what the future has in store for me. I have also compiled a post to help you when you move to […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOVING TO VANCOUVER, CANADA
Updated June 2018 Well, somehow it has been two months today since I landed in Vancouver after my 14 hour flight from Sydney, Australia. I wanted to put together a comprehensive guide about everything you need to know about moving to Vancouver and Canada. It is a totally overwhelming experience, but hopefully these tips will have […]
10 REASONS WHY WORKING ABROAD WILL BE THE BEST THING YOU EVER DID
Here are all the reasons why you should do a working holiday and move abroad at least once in your lifetime. This week marks three years since I left Australia with my Canadian working holiday visa acceptance papers in one hand, and a one-way ticket to Vancouver in the other. It’s not news around here […]
15 REASONS TO MOVE TO MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Today I’m sharing 15 reasons to move to Melbourne. Whether you’re an Australian local or moving abroad, Melbourne is a great city to live in Australia. So this week marks mine and Melbourne’s one year anniversary. How it has already been a year I don’t know, but that’s what the calendar tells me. I have […]
THREE WAYS MY WORKING HOLIDAY CHANGED ME
Now that I have been home for awhile and have had time to reflect on my working holiday in Vancouver, I’ve thought a lot about who I was before I left for Canada and who I am presently. Prior to leaving, I was not in a good place. I had suffered a lot of personal […]
My Old Friend, Homesickness
Homesickness. That feeling that overwhelms you or sneaks up on you when you least expect it. I have felt it a few times since leaving Australia over seven months ago. When dealing with disgruntled customers or workmates and thinking, “I didn’t come to Canada for this,” “I just want a hug from my mum”. Getting nostalgic […]
